From comedy and tragedy to classic and contemporary, the University of West Georgia Theatre Company’s 2025-2026 season is built on the idea that opposites not only attract, but they also create unforgettable stories. This year’s lineup invites audiences to experience productions that explore contrast, connection and the unexpected sparks that fly when worlds collide.
“The UWG Theatre Company has chosen a diverse season with shows that have opposite sentiments and themes,” said Dr. Pauline Gagnon, program coordinator and professor of theatre. “It is a very exciting year with many well-known shows.”
All shows, listed below, offer community previews and are held at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts.
Frankenstein
Townsend Center Richard L. Dangle Theatre
Tickets
- Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. – Community Preview
- Oct. 8-11, 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 12, 2:30 p.m.
Mary Shelley’s classic gothic story of a creature coming to life arrives at the Townsend Center’s Dangle “Black Box” Theater in this haunting play that explores human experimentation and the nature of good and evil. Add “Frankenstein” to your Halloween plans!
By Nick Dear and directed by Shelly Elman. Based on the novel by Mary Shelley.
Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol
Townsend Center Mainstage
Tickets
- Nov. 18, 7 p.m. – Community Preview
- Nov. 19-20, 7 p.m.
- Nov. 22, 2:30 p.m.
- Dec. 2, 6 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays with the entire family by experiencing this classic tale from the point of view of our favorite Christmas character, Tiny Tim, who tries to convince the impenetrable, grouchy Mr. Scrooge to give his father the day off on Christmas.
By Ken and Jack Ludwig and directed by Pauline Gagnon.
Songs & Stories: A Cabaret 2026
Townsend Center Richard L. Dangle Theatre
Tickets
- March 3, 7:30 p.m. – Community Preview
- March 4-7, 7:30 p.m.
- March 8, 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate musical theatre songs and stories about how opposites attract in our annual coproduction with UWG Music’s Opera Workshop. Make “Songs & Stories: A Cabaret 2026” part of your spring adventure!
Directed by Amahri Richard as a senior capstone project.
Disney’s Freaky Friday
Townsend Center Mainstage
Tickets
- April 21, 7:30 p.m. – Community Preview
- April 22-25, 7:30 p.m.
- April 26, 2:30 p.m.
If you saw “Freaky Friday” or are excited about the sequel, “Freakier Friday,” you know the story of an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies and discover a deeper understanding of the other. Filled with the charm and humor of the original film, “Disney’s Freaky Friday: A New Musical” will put a spring in your step!
Directed by Amy Cuomo with music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Based on the novel “Freaky Friday” by Mary Rodgers and the Disney films.
